http://snowmancollector.thecraftstar.com
My name is Sheila Brent. I live in Northern Alberta, Canada with my husband and houseful of pets. I have 2 grown children and one graduating from high school this year.
I
create handcrafted decor for your home. I make wreaths, centerpieces,
ornaments, etc, most of which are Christmas/holiday related. I also make twined
rag and locker hook rugs. But what I love making the most are snowmen as you
can easily see when you look around my shop!
You Make My Heart Spring Valentine
But what I love making the most are snowmen as you can easily see when you look around my shop!
Snowman Wall Hanging
I
began quilting when my children were small and somehow it gradually changed
into crafting. I had done small local craft shows for a few years before I
decided to take the plunge into the world wide web. About 5 years ago I opened
a shop on Etsy and when The CraftStar opened their doors, I was one of the
first to jump on board.
Rustic Weathered Wood Star with Pink Pip Berries
I do
have a full time day job as well as my small business. Some days it is a real
struggle. I can't stress the importance of time management enough! Lucky for
me, crafting is my way to de-stress after a long day at the office.
I
think the hardest thing about starting out was just putting myself out there. I
am a pretty shy and private person and it was difficult in the beginning to put
the things that I had created out 'there' for others to see and comment on.
The
best thing about being your own boss is the creative freedom it gives you. I
make what I want, when I want (mostly).
Welcome Distressed Barn Wood 3 Dimensional Wall Hanging
I am
usually up around 6 am. Get my coffee and check my emails. I take care of any
correspondence that needs addressed and try to list a new product. I take a few
minutes to promote on Pinterest or Facebook, then I am off to my day job. After
I get home and have a meal I again check and respond to emails. I try to get in
a little bit of creative craft time, but that is mostly reserved for weekends.
Primitive Valentine Love Letter and Heart Bowl Fillers
At
this point I am just going to continue working at building up a loyal customer
base. And let me say at this point, that I have the greatest customers! My goal
is simple - to increase my sales over the previous year. Ideally I would like
to get to the point where I could quit my day job, or at least only work
part-time and do much more with my store.
Sunflower Nodder
I was
written up in a local magazine as an example of someone who has taken their
business to a new level by selling online. It is nice to see you name in black
and white like that!
I
cannot live without a glue gun! That is my single most important piece of
equipment, followed by my sewing machine. I also love my sharpie makers!
I am on Facebook and
Pinterest but am not terribly active. That is something that I need to work on
a little more!
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/snowmancollect/boards/
Purple Blue Recycled Locker Hooked Throw Rug
1 comment:
I love the snowmen...and having and maintaining a business is hard work, keep it up Shelia.
Debbi
-yankeeburrow
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